Manchester United Target Crystal Palace Pair as Arsenal Enter Race for Club Brugge Striker

Manchester United are monitoring Crystal Palace duo Ismaïla Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta ahead of the January transfer window, according to TEAMtalk. Both players face uncertain contract situations: Mateta’s deal expires in 2027, while Sarr, contracted until 2029, is weighing a new offer from Palace amid external interest. United are also scouting left-back options for next summer, with Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall and AFC Bournemouth’s Adrien Truffert under consideration, per iNews.

Arsenal have entered the race to sign Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi, reports The Sun. The 22-year-old impressed with a Champions League hat-trick against Inter Milan, prompting Mikel Arteta to bolster his attacking ranks. The Gunners are also finalizing a new long-term contract for midfielder Declan Rice, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Barcelona have ruled out a January exit for versatile youngster Xavi Espart, per TEAMtalk. Despite heavy interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, PSG, and Bayern Munich, a fresh contract through 2030 has secured the 19-year-old’s long-term future at Camp Nou. Espart, a natural midfielder, has been deployed as a full-back on either flank this season following his first-team breakthrough.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez is set to leave the club at season’s end, according to The Daily Mail. The 28-year-old Argentina international recently criticized the club’s transfer strategy before apologizing, casting serious doubt over his future at Old Trafford.

Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro would “seriously consider” a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid, reports Football Insider. Despite signing an extension until 2031, the 27-year-old is enticed by the prospect of competing for trophies and Champions League football in Spain.

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Arsenal and Manchester United are conducting background checks on Bournemouth striker Evanilson (Ekrem Konur).

Manchester United hold interest in Atlético Madrid forward Giuliano Simeone, though a January deal is considered difficult (Football Insider).

Viktor Gyökeres is seriously considering his long-term future at Arsenal ahead of next summer, though a January exit is unlikely as Arteta wants him to stay (Football Insider).

Liverpool and PSG are targeting AS Monaco striker Paris Brunner, 20, whose transfer carries a €30 million valuation alongside a matching rights clause held by Borussia Dortmund (Ekrem Konur).

Real Madrid retain interest in Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, though the Gunners would demand in excess of €100 million (CaughtOffside).

Valencia have proposed a new contract to long-serving captain and left-back José Gayà as he enters the final year of his deal (Marca).

Aston Villa are stepping up efforts to keep midfielder Emiliano Buendía by offering the 29-year-old a fresh contract extension (TEAMtalk).

AC Milan want to cut short right-back Zachary Athekame’s loan spell at Lyon, though an early return depends on approval from the French club (Gazzetta dello Sport).

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